Articles and case studies

Our teams work tirelessly to provide ongoing, individual support to our customers and employers so that every opportunity has every chance of success.

When David, 57, came to MAX in 2020 he was losing hope of securing a role. Despite being a qualified lawyer with a range of qualifications - including a Heavy Rigid driving licence and a forklift ticket, he was concerned employers could not see past a chronic health condition. Our team in Kalgoorlie worked with employer Bureau Veritas to secure David a role with the assistance of a Government wage subsidy. The opportunity has, in his words, ‘changed his life’. After a few weeks, Bureau Veritas – which specialises in testing, inspection and certification – promoted David to a HR driver role. With post-placement support from MAX, he proved his health was not a barrier to a rewarding career.

Connecting to culture

MAX is focussed on working with our employer partners and customers to help close the gap in Indigenous employment outcomes.

Around the country, we work with leaders in diversity and inclusion to help them attract and retain Indigenous Australian employees, including employers like Woolkabunning Kiaka (Roelands Village). Originally used as a Mission to house children removed from families across WA, Roelands is now a centre for guests and visitors to interact and hear about the Mission story and Aboriginal cultural heritage, providing accommodation and function services. Its agribusiness specialises in bush tucker crops like Wattle seed and Pepperberry. In 2020, MAX supported 13 Indigenous customers into placements at Woolkabunning Kiaka, from both younger and older backgrounds. It was also shortlisted for our medium-sized Employer of the Year Award. A recognition of its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Roelands has helped our customers connect to culture, care for country and achieve economic independence, with mentoring provided by local elders and emerging leaders. Our team has worked closely with the Wirrpanda Foundation to support Woolkabunning Kiaka’s growth in 2020. Wirrpanda employment mentor, Melissa Riley, said: “It makes my job easy to know I can go direct to MAX Employment with vacancies to be filled. They have a strong passion in assisting and servicing all their job seekers, whether they are Indigenous or non-Indigenous.”